Lazio President expressed support for the Super League, but not everything is so clear

President Claudio Lotito of Lazio has welcomed the European Court's decision regarding the Super League, asserting that UEFA "cannot simultaneously be a regulator and a seller," potentially freeing up resources for clubs.

Thursday's ruling confirmed that UEFA cannot penalize clubs attempting to establish a new tournament, although this does not necessarily imply the immediate creation of an alternative competition.

"In the end, the only thing changing is where the money may end up, but I believe this could liberate resources for clubs," Lotito conveyed to Il Foglio newspaper.

The statement highlighted UEFA's "abuse of a dominant position" in the market, an opinion echoed by Lazio's president.

"Are you surprised? Have you ever seen an energy regulatory body also buying or selling gas? No! You can't be both a regulator and a seller; you must be one or the other".

Nevertheless, Lotito notes that discussions about the Super League's revival or its exclusivity for select major clubs are premature, especially considering Lazio's probable non-involvement in the tournament.

"First, we all need to calm down, carefully read the ruling, and precisely understand its legal implications before deciding what to do. We also have to remember that we advocate for the importance of the Italian league because we can't just toss that out the window, can we?"

While UEFA's introduction of a new Champions League format for the upcoming season might not be sufficient to persuade clubs, Lotito staunchly opposes the Super League being invitation-only.

"If it's not called the Champions League but the Super League, the fact remains: we must always qualify through national leagues. The only thing changing is where the money ultimately lands".